Automatic Transmission - Honda 2006 Element Owner's Manual

Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ''D'' indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
Avoid rapid acceleration, and have
the transmission checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
Shifting
SHIFT LEVER
To shift from any position, press
firmly on the brake pedal, push the
release button, and pull the lever
toward you. You cannot shift out of
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.

Automatic Transmission

To shift from: Do this:
P to R Press the brake pedal, and
press the release button.
R to N
N to D Press the release button.
D to 2
2 to 1
1 to 2
2 to D
D to N Move the lever.
N to R
R to P
Park (P) This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release
page 146 .
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